Sunday, March 16, 2025 2:00 pm Matinee
Milwaukee Rep - Stiemke Studio
A spine-tingling theatrical event
Direct from London’s West End comes the chilling and electrifying theatrical event that has kept millions of audiences on the edge of their seats for more than 30 years. Director Robin Herford’s production is a gripping study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the specter of a woman in black - engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and hopefully exorcise the fear that grips his soul. As they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves ensnared in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. What happens next is something you must see to believe!
“One of British theatre's biggest – and scariest – hits.” – The Guardian
“…A marvelous exercise in spine tingling tension, spun from perfectly paced storytelling and stagecraft.” – The Independent
Recommended age: 12 and up
Approximate Running Time: 2 hrs with intermission
The Stiemke Studio is located on the ground floor of the Associated Bank River Center Rotunda in the northwest corner near the gold escalators. Typically seating just over 200, patrons may be seated in sections with various configurations including thrust, in the round or traditional banks of raked seating. The Stiemke Studio black box is a blank canvas for designers; everything in this space can be changed to suit the director’s concept for the show and no two shows in this space are alike.
The outer lobby of the Stiemke Studio, where one first enters, includes a Guest Services Desk where you can check out assistive listening devices, check your coat or pick up a large print program. The lobby includes seating, standing cocktail tables, and bar offering drinks and concessions.
Tickets: Our Group will be seated throughout the small theater. Seats will be assigned based on registration date.
Group Lunch is at The Public Market. We will save tables on the second-floor. Each person is responsible for ordering, paying for and carrying their own meal from one of the nine unique eateries in the Public Market to the second floor dining area. In addition to the nine eateries, there is a bakery, wine shop and bar, coffee shop, etc. An elevator and stairs access the second floor and restrooms near the seating area. Again, lunch is not included in your registration.
Our bus will also drop-off and pick-up at the Milwaukee Public Market for lunch alternatives. There are many nearby Third Ward restaurants from which to choose. Many restaurants have changed over time so please check to see if they will be open and we highly recommend that you make a reservation.
Historic Third Ward Official Restaurant List - Check to see if they are open.
Historic Third Ward Official Shopping List - Check to see if they are open.
This theater trip's patrons with share a bus and group lunch with the patrons attending The Craic.
Itinerary
Bear in mind that our boarding bus route is like Madison Metro or any other municipal bus service. Please arrive early at your boarding stop so you don’t miss the bus. When everyone is aboard and seated, we leave. Don’t be late. We can wait just 5 minutes at any one location.
Accessibility Policy: On the Van Galder Bus, you must be able to climb steps to board and exit the bus. If you need assistance, we require that you bring a friend to give you a hand.
Leaving Madison
9:15 AM Westside: Bus arrives for boarding at Oakwood University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Road
9:30 AM Westside: Bus departs from Oakwood University Woods
9:50 AM Central: Bus departs from Capitol Lakes, 333 W. Main St.
10:20 AM Eastside: Bus departs from Oakwood Prairie Ridge, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison. Leave for Milwaukee (sooner if everyone is aboard).
In Milwaukee
11:30 AM Drop off at the Milwaukee Public Market
1:25 PM Pick-up at the Milwaukee Public Market.
2:00 PM The Woman in Black begins
4:00 PM The Woman in Black performance ends and bus boarding begins. (There will be adequate time for coat check retrieval and restroom use.)
4:45 PM Depart for Madison (sooner if everyone is aboard)
Arrive Madison (Estimated)
5:55 PM Bus returns to Oakwood Prairie Ridge
6:25 PM Bus returns to Capitol Lakes
6:45 PM Bus returns to Oakwood University Woods
Non-Member Policy: Members must register their guests. Each PLATO member is entitled to bring one non-member guest per bus trip. Members may bring more than one guest near the registration deadline date if seats are available. Check with trip organizer. Non-member guests pay an additional $1 registration fee.
PLATO Membership: PLATO membership is $60.00/year and all memberships renew on August 1.
For further information, contact theater trip organizers:
Sue Josheff, sooziej@sbcglobal.net 608-770-3828 or
Carla Diorio, carlad@tds.net 608-886-4556.
